Is there a place for gay & lesbian Catholic youth in the Church?

A forum for World Youth Day pilgrims, their family and friends, and all who wish to explore this question.

Speakers include a parent couple actively involved in their parish who have two gay sons, a youth worker from NSW’s leading gay and lesbian youth service, a young gay Catholic sharing his journey and a Catholic priest who has ministered to gay and lesbian Catholics, both in Australia and overseas.

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Workshop outline

Five speakers, a drama presentation, and question and answer time.

Speakers
Sue and Les Mico are parents of three young adult children. They run a family business and are very active in their parish community. Les is a recent Sydney President of the St Vincent de Paul Society, and they have both been involved with PFLAG. Their two sons are gay. Les and Sue will share their story, thoughts and feelings as parents of a gay child.

David Moutou, a youth worker from Twenty10. Established in 1982, Twenty10 has grown to be the largest support organisation to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth and their families in NSW.

Dan Smith, a university student and member of Acceptance Sydney, will share his story of growing up Catholic and the journey of reconciling his faith and sexuality.

A Catholic priest and author who has ministered to gay and lesbian Catholics, both in Australia and overseas.

Drama presentation
“Boys Don’t Cry” - A short play written and directed by young Australian playwright, Jye Bryant, about a young man coming to terms with his sexuality and the inner turmoil and suffering he puts himself through. The obstacles of coming out to family and friends takes its toll with fears of rejection, damnation and the near self destruction of the lead character. At its most desperate time, parental love for their son overcomes their conceptions and prejudices revealing a stronger and more dynamic relationship between parent and child.

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